Housing Support: Housing stipend up to $5,000 for the entire Fellowship is authorized based on actual expenses incurred.  Fellow will be required to provide documentation to validate reimbursement. 

Housing Description: The Fellow will be responsible for locating and securing suitable housing. Duty station will support the Fellow in locating appropriate housing with necessary amenities. Many housing options are available in Sacramento, such as studio and shared apartments, rented rooms in homes, and long-term vacation rentals. These options are typically within the range of the $5,000 housing stipend. They also usually offer standard amenities including Wi-Fi and laundry. There are multiple neighborhoods within commuting distance of 10 miles or 30 minutes from the duty station. For example, the Fellow may locate housing in the neighborhoods of Arden (within 2 miles of duty station) or Midtown (within 7 miles of duty station). These neighborhoods offer many amenities in walking distance, such as grocery stores, laundromats, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and entertainment. These neighborhoods also have transportation options as described below.

Valid Driver’s License: Not Required

Transportation Support Description: Public transportation is available. There are transportation options outside of using a personal vehicle to commute to the duty station and to meet personal needs during the Fellowship. Sacramento has a large public transportation network with buses and light rails. There are multiple stops near the duty station that are within 10 minutes of walking. Alternatively, the duty station will coordinate transportation support with other employees. We will also help the Fellow locate housing that is in walking distance to grocery stores, laundry facilities, and other essentials. Finally, Uber and Lyft both operate in the area.

Position Description: The Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office is located in the heart of Sacramento, CA. As one of the agency's largest duty stations, our Office is lead for more than 100 species across 38 counties. Our Office core values are belonging, safety, respect, fairness, representation, and equal access. These values are essential to fulfilling our mission of natural resource protection for the expansive jurisdiction that we serve.

The Fellow will support our mission by identifying the conservation needs of species in habitats that range from northern California coastal dunes to Central Valley alkali scrub, to the famed Yosemite National Park. The Fellow will address critical conservation issues by identifying species on which we should focus future funding based on species status, biodiversity hotspots, and vulnerability to climate change. The Fellow will collaborate with partners to synthesize the conservation needs of these species. The Fellow will recommend projects to meet the greatest conservation needs.

The Fellow will complete the following deliverables:

• Conservation implementation plan that identifies species on which we need to focus recovery efforts and conservation actions;
• Conservation implementation schedule that assigns a priority level for each action, provide a process for implementing the actions, and estimate a completion timeline;
• List of funding priorities (The Fellow will leverage partnerships to identify on-the-ground opportunities to implement the conservation actions. The Fellow will create a list of funding priorities that identify potential partners, funding sources, and estimated budgets for the highest priority recovery actions.); and a
• Presentation (The Fellow will present their findings to the Office and make recommendations for funding priorities.)

In addition to development of communication, leadership, partnership strengthening, and data analysis skills during the course of fulfilling these deliverables, we will provide other developmental opportunities to the Fellow. The Fellow will receive cross-training in other programs and field training applicable to their species, such as rare amphibian or plant surveys. The Fellow will also build a professional network with the State agency California Department of Fish and Wildlife, other Federal agencies, including the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management, and research universities.

Minimum Education Level: Open for consideration to undergraduate rising seniors/seniors and graduate students who will not complete their degree requirements before September 22, 2024.

Fields of Study:

• Biological Sciences
• Education/Outreach
• Geographic and Information Sciences
• Communication/Marketing

Working Conditions Requirements: 

• Office-based position with up to 80% computer time
• When teleworking, be able to work on computer and attend virtual meetings from home or alternative worksite
• When in-person, be able to attend in-person meetings in office or conference room and be able to work on computer and attend virtual meetings in cubicle
• Office environment includes cubicle and office workspaces, social spaces, and a wellness room